I Was NOT Prepared For How GRUESOME *THE EQUALIZER* Is!

[@tfly999]

While imagining a fight between John Wick and Robert McCall is fun, the real pleasure is imagining them teaming up. Between John Wick's sheer will and McCall's tactical expertise, they'd dominate.

[@marstav4640]

The CrossOver we need....

[@wickedsouls3402]

It's not too late John Wick 5 should include a crossover

[@KIMKRIS1]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mmmvendico]

Add Mr Nobody to the team and we have a home run.

[@KIMKRIS1]

@@mmmvendico now that's a 'Justice' league lol

[@SmileyAdventures]

I worked on this film as a PA here in my city Boston, it wasn’t filmed in NYC lol. Our accent is similar and so are certain neighborhoods but unless you’re from one of the two cities, most people struggle to tell the difference. Denzel was a pleasure to work with and truly a humble man and super down to earth. It’s always fun watching back scenes that I was apart of scene by scene. This was a long production and went past the deadline so it was a bit stressful and the budget exceeded but it was well worth it. Loved the reaction fam🤎

[@annemusk6609]

What an amazing opportunity I am so jealous right now. And good to hear what a pleasure and a humble human being Denzel was . Take care and Just waw 💜

[@TheLilly]

Must've been nice. Glad to hear that.

[@blessed3779]

That Boston accent is much much thicker and dense than the NY accent lol, but it is so awesome 😎

[@jennalud4748]

Did you meet the actor who played Andri(the one who was sitting on a pile of money)? He is so gorgeous 😍

[@NellyP88]

Please do Equalizer 2 it shows a lot more of his background.

[@DiggitySlice]

We don't need to know his background

[@Tigermania]

The end scene where Denzel is replying to help someone on his laptop is a nod to the 1980's tv show. Robert McCall would advertise in a newspaper help for people who had no where to turn, which was the premise for each episode of the show. Also the 1980's tv show had a very good synth theme tune(kzbin.info/www/bejne/opvZlYeeZs-kY7s) , as you where commenting on this movies soundtrack.

[@xandermerrick]

The 80s Equalizer theme is one of the best TV openings ever

[@ThePorkchopExpress975]

amazing show! i have the complete series dvd!!

[@seasickviking]

The tattoo cliche is not a cliche. Russian tattoos and Japanese tattoos are EARNED, each one of them connected to a deed they did. By showing his body covered in tattoos, they announce how dangerous the character is, along with the various deeds he's done over the years. It's basically a criminal resume.

[@nitrokid]

Sure, sure. But not for all cases. Some thugs just wanna look tough.

[@RussellCHall]

Antoine Fuqua and Denzel have made 4 movies together all worth a watch, Denzel is a rare example of a top tier award winning actor that will still do (supposedly) lower brow movies if he feels a connection to the director, and Fuqua like Tony Scott before him always knows how to get the most out of Denzel, he must be a wonderful collaborator on set

[@LadyKataNova]

In a fight between Robert McCall vs John Wick, who would win? They have the same set of skills, and probably the same age. they're ruthless and quite determined to finish their missions. The equalizer is more stealthy with his kills, he likes to negotiate with the big dogs before taking them down and uses backup when he's in trouble. He barely takes damage. John on the other hand, is basically a one man army. He kills everyone who gets in his way, makes a huge scene, breaks rules, gets injured a lot, doesn't have a lot of backup and when he gets help, he has to give up something important like his finger or freedom. Robert is collected, john is impulsive. Imho, there wouldn't be fight to begin with. Robert would talk to john, try to reason with him and john would explain why he's on a killing rampage, robert would understand and offer his services to help him out.

[@waterbeauty85]

I really like this movie and its sequel, but I would have enjoyed a couple more movies of McCall helping random people before moving forward towards closure for the character's development and the conclusion to his story.

[@delgadohossdelgado3478]

Third one is coming out sept 23 2023

[@stephenellement8221]

didn't like the second one as much as the first. hope the third is better

[@KIMKRIS1]

Yessss

[@singingwolf3929]

I think that's why we got the TV series with Queen Latifah. Which...ain't a bad watch.

[@rasenganmaster101]

@@singingwolf3929 it was dog shit bruh don't ever disrespect denzel's acting in these movies and the script with that shit

[@g00dguyshoez99]

some of those weird tattoos are Russian prison tattoos. You can look up there meaning from the movies I believe the knife near his throat means he's a murder for hire I'm not sure about the others. Glad your enjoyed the movie

[@k.delpino1124]

Classic TV series becoming films or film franchises and actually being successful is a rarity. The Equalizer was one of them. One man to even up the odds for the innocent. Bringing the pain to the bad guys that deserve it. I loved the tv series from the 1980s. When I heard it was going to be adapted, I lost my mind. Originally it would've been Russell Crowe as McCall, Paul Haggis (Crash) as director and set in New York to match the series itself. Denzel as McCall and Fuqua directing was even more exciting. They didn't try to copy the show, beat for beat (except for the last scene with his own classified ad). The movie was also released in the IMAX format. This became Denzel's highest grossing film ever. Part 2 was even more kick-a**. Part 3 is on the way for 2023. #GutsOverFear👊💥

[@vi11ageidi0t]

This was a great film, Denzel's cool calm quiet charisma works super well for this type of genre. You should check out Man on Fire too, if you haven't already. Another Denzel-being-badass film.

[@KIMKRIS1]

Yessss

[@annemusk6609]

Hi Mellverse. I love anything with Denzel so it's hard for me to be objective. I will say the action scenes in John Wick were better especially as Keanu did all his own stunts except for one I think . Hope he had good insurance lol. But thanx again for the commentary and your reactions are always so informative. So see you on the next movie 🎬💜

[@MidnightHowling]

In the first movie, if memory serves, the scene when John falls from a balcony in the nightclub wasn't Keanu, but a stuntman. See you next comment lol

[@annemusk6609]

@@MidnightHowling Thankyou yes see you on the next one lol

[@wickedsouls3402]

@@MidnightHowling action stunts*

[@MidnightHowling]

@@annemusk6609 Unbreakable (2000), Split (2016) and Glass (2019) nice trilogy, if interested. See you on the next one! Haha

[@fettel1988]

One thing that separates Wick from Equalizer is that McCall feels human. Johnny boy takes an amount of punishment that no amount of adrenaline allows

[@HackerTriniTY]

Also, Jonh almost exclusively kills people using guns, while Mr. McCall rarely use them.

[@ThePartisan13]

I personally think John wick is overhyped, but that's just me

[@Ax3v3211]

@@ThePartisan13 agree

[@JoshV_TX]

And also, Denzel is a better actor than Keanu. I know Keanu is beloved by everyone and I think he’s pretty cool too but let’s call a spade a spade.

[@martinbraun1211]

Please give STAR TREK a chance! 🖖🥰

[@annemusk6609]

Martin I love that you keep following that dream 🥰

[@martinbraun1211]

@@annemusk6609 "Never give up. Never surrender!" 😉

[@JacobSantillan]

16:36 honey has anti-bacterial/anti-microbial qualities that make it highly resistant to spoilage. It’s why you can dig up 5,000-year-old honey and it’s still edible. I can’t remember the exact biomechanics behind how honey resists infection, but if I remember correctly the main aspect of such a quality to it is that it sucks out almost all water/moisture from any infectious pathogens that might get into a wound, either killing then or rendering them inert.

[@jonathancathey2334]

One of my favorite movies with Denzel Washington in it. Is Glory. The cast in that movie is top tier. Now Denzel Washington was a young man at the time of the movie, and not really the lead actor. The movie is about the first black unit raised by the Union in the American Civil War. You should do a reaction to that movie.

[@EBBIEREVIEWS]

have you seen man on fire if not could you watch it here ??

[@MK-lb3oc]

13:08 I work at home depot, and we have people rob the store in broad daylight all the time.

[@alexmiller601]

Melllllllllllloooooooo! Thanks for reacting to this movie, it’s an awesome one for sure. I’m still watching your intro but I’m sure the reaction will be fire like always.

[@SnappingTurtle801]

This movie is based on an 80's tv show. *"It starred Edward Woodward as a retired intelligence agent with a mysterious past, who uses the skills from his former career to exact justice on behalf of innocent people who find themselves in dangerous circumstances, while sometimes also dealing with people from his past in covert operations who want to pull him back in or settle old scores."* The new tv show stars Queen Latifah.

[@nevrogers8198]

And I *still* refer to him as Ewar Woowar. 😉

[@SnappingTurtle801]

@@nevrogers8198 LOL....I feel ya.

[@chrisgobeil4751]

Came here just to say this

[@chrismcfetridge620]

Loved watching the original TV show this movie is based on, this is also the 1st of 3 equaliser movies, (as denzel has just signed to do the 3rd !) Would be cool to see a John wick + Denzel team up at some point. 🤞👊

[@robertfalcon6083]

The equalizer was one of my fav shows in the 80’s! Was like an A team thing…guy who helps people that cant turn anywhere else

[@iyanna3175]

I remember seeing this in theaters and loved every minute of Denzel kicking ass. I enjoyed the second a little more tho.

[@dinsism]

i really dig this film, the sequel while having mixed reviews, was a pretty decent follow up.

[@NikkiKNuvo]

I screamed at 14:48!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Also, RE: robbing Lowes or The Home Depot I've worked the registers at both. IF someone were to rob the Lumber department registers at either store, they'd get away with significantly more money than they could get from a gas station or fast food restaurant. Ijs.

[@lindapowers8592]

Now Equalizer 2 and if you haven’t yet The Book of Eli Denzel Washington

[@gatulamuasau7448]

Aloha Mell wow love your timeline thanks for showing all my favorites movies by the way happy thanksgiving and be safe keep the faith from an ex marine Vietnam era peace ciaos

[@BoldExtraordinaryYou]

The TWO most important DAYS in your life: 1) The DAY you were born. 2) The DAY you find out why. Hope that helps.😁

[@MarlinAMB]

I just rewatched this movie this Saturday and… I love how at the end it hasn’t a final hand-to-hand fight where a knife can pass through a kevlar shield! 😌😌😌

[@ironhide238]

The Music-Theme for The Equalizer is way better than John Wick. I like both Franchise but Equalizer my Favorite.

[@jimmyzee7040]

You gotta check out The Book of Eli starring Denzel. Fight scenes are extraordinary.

[@shainewhite2781]

Based on the hit 1980's TV series of the same name. Denzel Washington plays a CIA operative turned vigilante.

[@anais950]

I liked part 2 better. John Wicks soundtrack is amazing. I'm not sure which is my fav Denzel movie but Soldier Story is one of my favorite

[@lordxxAizen]

watch Man on Fire please because it's good

[@strdseraph2765]

If you haven't seen it already I highly recommend Man on Fire. It's one of Denzel's best imo.

[@KurticeYZreacts]

Equalizer better. Everyone cares about realism. Everyone just has dif thresholds to how much realism. Most important aspect of a good action is realism imo. So no, not "nobody cares about that" just saying

[@KIMKRIS1]

I love that she 11:41 was in Magnificant 7 along with Denzel... Some other Denzel Movies that were really good... Man on Fire, Training Day, John Q... And so more Denzel is a GOAT, he has so much amazing movies

[@isaacgarcia771]

A better movie battle would have been "The Equalizer" VS "The Accountant". I feel those movies' pacing are very similar along with the protagonists having OCD leanings.

[@daviderigio1058]

You should see the Korean movies, 2010 The Man from Nowhere and 2013 The Suspect. You’ll appreciate these films.

[@adefazio812]

Bro just react to the movie, dont throw John Wick clips in there. While I fully admit It is my fault I never seen John Wick, ( but am literally planning to to, over the holiday) you cant be dropping spoilers. For that reason I had to turn it off.

[@michaelriddick7116]

This is a fantastic movie!! And the sequel is even better!! 😊 And their channel is pronounced Die-Uh-Jesus :)

[@michaelriddick7116]

"Mother I crave violence!" 😂😂🤣😂 To the Editor: 👍👍👍👍👍👍😁🤣😂

[@michaelriddick7116]

I worked at Home Depot for almost 6 years ... you couldn't help but day dream that scenario!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@513morris]

I loved this movie and hated John Wick. It's been a while, but I just remember hating the style of John Wick.

[@fourthhorsemendeath218]

"This dude love going for the neck man" I mean....the neck is easily one of the most easily exposed arteries in the body so

[@courtneyroberts6011]

When I saw Chloe Grace Moretz for the first time I had a crush on her as well and I still do have a major crush on Chloe Grace Moretz for sure and she is one of my favorite actresses and loved everything she's been in and this movie was awesome in my opinion

[@spartan_warrior5927]

John wick was better at action. Equalizer was better with buildup.

[@Rojtenberg1]

11:10 it is very common in mafias to have tattoos in the body that tell yor history, rank and deeds. Yakuza is the best example. So i believe thats why we see i lot of bad guys or antagonists having them

[@mordicus420]

The Genius *John Woo* pretty much created this "Genre" of action movies... (The Killer, Hard Boiled, Replacement Killer) He also did Face Off, Mission Impossible 2, Broken Arrow, The Big Hit, Windwalker etc and the upcoming Silent Night (2023) Fun fact: It's because of the movie The Killer that people started using 2 guns in the 90s (Inspiration for Samuel L Jackson speech in Jackie Brown when he talks about selling gun)

[@jeffstevens156]

Denzel is a true actor! If they can make You mad and hate them in one movie and You are rooting for them in the next, that’s a true actor!

[@robert_5974]

Wasn't the penthouse scene in this movie with the trust fund guys or wall Street guys doing coke and assaulting that girl in this movie? I really like that scene. Maybe it's in the sequel. Either way Denzel pulled this role off flawlessly. His portrayal reminded me of my Father's demeanor and he was a combat veteran during Vietnam who did things you don't want to repeat out loud. It was in his eyes and how he calculated the time to perform actions. Every second counts.

[@ronwilliams2081]

Brooo, you HAVE to watch man on fire, or book of eli. 2 of his most amazing films.

[@greenscreenmovieguy5582]

I think John wick is just a little bit better but this movie is just freaking awesome it’s very close

[@Butterfly_6089]

Mellow, thank you. I started this video crying and watching you and laughing with you helped me smile. Thank you for your energy. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@nostalgiadad7137]

They are similar because both men tried to leave the "life" but were dragged back in.

[@ToniMcGinty]

I know Marton Csokas primarily from XXX and Bourne Supremacy. With regards to the original Equalizer TV show (as in Edward Woodward, not Queen Latifah), also worth noting is that McCall's son is played by William Zabka, aka Johnny Lawrence from Karate Kid/Cobra Kai.

[@crystaljames2290]

YO your thumbnails are always on point. You should teach a class lol

[@83shadow3]

Heres how I compare the two first Robert McCall hes so highly trained as a killer. That when he kills no one knows he's even responsible. No matter how brutal the death is he leaves no evidence or trace of himself. No one knows who he is or what he's capable of I mean he needed to fake his death to get out of his job. Then no matter what's going on he is always planning. Now John wreck on the other hand basically he's a highly-skilled Hitman that's it. Hes capable of killing anyone of any object but that's easy enough said thats proven in the equalizer. Anyone can grab a knife or sharp object and kill somebody. But John is not a real professional because everyone knows who he is. Well the Smart ones do when he makes a kill someone knows it's his kill. He is recognized by people in the whatever he worked in. All that means is he's a ruthless killer that does not make him a professional killer. Because professional Killers kill then can disappear completely. Like they were never there to begin with but everyone in the Underworld knows who John is. Thats why I like and prefer Robert McCall better. Because he's a true professional killer because the only one that truly knows how many people he's killed is him. Because he kills and then disappears without a trace. Whare as John on the other hand he's just a really highly skilled killer and anyone. In the underworld knows who he is and how many people he has killed. So hes not on the same level as Robert McCall.

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Denzel Washington is a role model we need today.

[@judaychop]

You should check out The Accountant, it’s in the same vein as this.

[@betteryourlife865]

This movie and Taken were both surprisingly good movies!

[@Hercules1-v9m]

Just had a thought. We need a movie where The Punisher teams up with The Equalizer.

[@laticiadavis8627]

I liked the way they used music and frame shots to film the action in this movie.

[@williamsummerson1204]

Dope reaction mell. My favorite Denzel Washington movie is a tie between Fences and Remember the titans. One of my favorite action movies is Hitman starring Timothy Olyphant, really underrated.

[@vernonhardapple6983]

10:14: That was actually Dougray Scott that portrayed the villain in MI 2. Easy enough mistake to make, they do look very similar, equally handsome. Both great actors. Funny how I never noticed their mutual similarity until now!

[@dpaint3702]

Saw it in theater!! We were at the edge of our SEATS !!

[@The_Bacon_Dragon]

If you like this and the John Wick series, definitely make sure you watch "Nobody" 2021 with Bob Odenkirk.

[@cesarhernandez6861]

1st one was great. 2nd one was....uh, ok?

[@DaggersPOV]

Bruh, were you born on more than one day?

[@ouuushiiidd]

Mell React to GET HIM TO THE GREEK OR THE DIRT, BOTH OF THEM ARE AMAZING

[@Z3sty367]

Yes!!

[@mudejartrainingnaturalscie6938]

Twin movies reactions: Fast & Furious (2009) vs No Man's Land (1987) & Chronicle (2012) vs The Craft (1996)

[@lilinectar29]

This film is all about Denzel's charm to be honest, and I'm here for it. LOL May I suggest you to watch "Drive"? (starring Ryan Gosling)

[@JMan377]

3:46 yup, she's hot!!! 😍😍

[@KurticeYZreacts]

All action and surface level motives make characters dull... BOIIIII LOL just my opinion. I liked equalizer a lot better than John wick. Then again, John wick the franchise just got worse & worse and equalizer 2 did too but not as badly imo

[@hanabi8698]

I liked Man on Fire quite a bit.

[@nikkisatchel4699]

he didnt leave his wife behind, she died

[@meegumi]

MORE HORROR MOVIES

[@JamesASharp]

Favorite Denzel Washington movie. I love him in Malcolm X (1992) and Inside Man (2006). I definitely recommend you reacting to The Equalizer 2 (2008) and The Book of Eli (2010). Great reaction bro! 👍🏿

[@justlive2809]

i love the Equalizer such good movies i love the restaurant scene

[@TheCaptainSlappy]

It's a good movie. Denzel is /ourguy. And that movie is much closer to real life than Denzel will ever say.

[@Coggers-ww1zz]

Vigilante nope, Punisher nope, Denzel is the Equaliser..........the Edward Woodward series of the same name was cool too.......

[@BuffaloC305]

This film rips off Clint Eastwood's PALE RIDER for ending dialog... but that film rips off Clint's HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER. "Who are you-!!"

[@kimcottingham8043]

You should check out ricochet. It was oldie but goodie. Had ice-t in it too. He was awesome in that too. One of his first starring role

[@orlandoruizjr3834]

I've always loved Ricochet. I think that's the first time I ever saw a Denzel Washington movie. John Lithgow was such a great villain in that.

[@kimcottingham8043]

@@orlandoruizjr3834 john always plays a great villian. Did you ever see cliffhanger? Great movie. They are actually remaking that too btw

[@orlandoruizjr3834]

Saw it in theaters back in the summer of 93. Actually one of my favorite action films of all time.

[@lucyashworth3687]

I prefer John Wick. I'm tired of Denzel Washington pretentious characters. "You don't know death, I know death, let me scare you straight." This is masturbatory fodder for "good and innocent people" wanting a vigilante savior.

[@XanderKage9999]

🧐 SPLENDID EPISODE 👌🏼 BRUVS . GREAT MOVIE 🎬 AND GREAT 🎉 REVIEW. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙌🏽 THANKS FOR GIVING US SUCH GREAT CONTENT 👍🏽.

[@hazelruiz9326]

Am I the only one who does the 300 salute wit Melo everytime I watch one of his reaction videos...plus I love ur laugh melo😅😊😊😊😊😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@V01t2]

@5:00 Trying rolling out of HER bed the next morning - feverishly looking for a piece of mail to catch her name

[@Ashwgun]

Bourne took out a guy with a book first lol. This is based on a show, which like at the end, he goes around helping others.

[@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control]

Weird thing about Marton Czokas's tattoos in the movie; if you were a Russian mafia hitman with a bunch of Russian prison gang tattoos they wouldn't be of demons and devils. Infinitely more likely it would be a Madonna & Child.

[@simonfrederiksen104]

3:53 the old man (Robert) met his greatest adversary (The Russian fixer) when he thought that part of his life was over - dude retired from the CIA and got a civilian job, but He gotta be who he is - CIA badass

[@profoundclarity8497]

i know you probably wont see this old video comment but if you should check out shadow in the clouds its got your crush in it...even if not on the tube...its interesting and pretty original...and the soundtrack is chefs kiss i know you like your music....im hoping with her physical prowess, that maybe he hands off the equalizer role to her....

[@The_Real_BD_Cooper]

Asking for Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 viewings. Day 71

[@DanGer-dw1qx]

He wasn't in M.I.2 that was dougrey scott.....he was in Bourne supremacy for a fight scene though

[@HoustonUchiha]

Thanks!

[@HelloMellowXVI]

I Appreciate The Support So Much

[@HoustonUchiha]

You deserve it bro

[@Katon78Poland]

22:49 probably you can remember this bad guy from "the accountant" movie with Ben Affleck

[@TheRebuilt1]

Imagine how bad these movies would be if all these KZbin expert reactors had impact on screenplay and editing of these films.

[@legolassoslab5233]

hey, i found out there are 2 more scream fan movies on youtube: scream legacy ad scream ressurection, i thouth you could react to those movies if you want to

[@KIMKRIS1]

She's a lady of the night... She gotta dress up... So diff wigs etc.. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@gp5]

10:57 Actually those tattoos are meant to represent a Russian mafia member, specially the shoulder epaulette tattoos which signify a high ranking member of the Russian mafia.

[@kriger3115]

will you watch Olympus has fallen, London has fallen, and Angel has fallen

[@toms18]

another film that has the same theme and feels is Ben Affleck's The Accountant from 2016, why the same feels? because it also has that beard dude as bad guy

[@xcalliburrs]

not tryna hate, ive watched damn near everyone of ur videos, but it seems like you or your editor went overboard with the cuts/reaction clips? May just be my 1 off opinion, either way keep up the content!

[@geraldjackson3921]

This movie originally was a TV series and original equalizer was a white guy And the new series on CBS stars Queen Latifah as the equalizer